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We look back in order to summon the strength and courage to move forward.
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The quote presents looking back as a way to draw strength and courage from what has already happened. Remembering the past is not an end in itself; it helps people find the resolve to continue and face what lies ahead.
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- Wake Forest University, 2017 Commencement Remarks
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- Official Statement
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